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Yes cash assets held in trust may be used to pay expenses for real estate held in the trust. These expenses may include property taxes, homeowners insurance, homeowners association dues, utility bills, and repairs to the property.

In a case where a member of a Close Corporation dies, does the appointed executor automatically assume the role of a member in the CC - with all the benefits and duties or are there formalities to sat… read more

We gave a Life Estate to our dad. We purchased the estate and care for him for an additional $1500. We have beliefs that do not include pork or shellfish and as such we do not have it in the house. Da… read more

Have a big estate problem. Dads estate is worth millions of dollars and the real estate is being liquidated to fund the trust and we are not getting disbursements. This is in Texas. The lawyer and co … read more

According to the will, estate beneficiaries are entitled to inherit furniture in defendant's residence. For various reasons, distribution to them cannot yet be made. However, the residence, which is n… read more

My brother is executor of my dads estate - in the estate is a manufactured home that I lived in with my father for over 6 years. My brother gave me a 60 day notice to vacate. Can he do that? The home … read more

This is a matter of a life estate. There are disagreements over the following: Beneficiaries listed above (in attachment) think they are entitled to a portion of the property My understanding is that … read more

estate is in probate in california. the estate has out of state assets.1.) colorado home - just sold without going through referee valuation Sold for $260,000 on 1/24/2018 2.) nevada corp operating in… read more

In Pa. when can you issue Estate Notices in the newspaper and over what period of time must they be posted? How many times must the notice be listed? Are you requiered to list the estate notice in mor… read more

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The responses above are from individual Experts, not JustAnswer. The site and services are provided “as is”. To view the verified credential of an Expert, click on the “Verified” symbol in the Expert’s profile. This site is not for emergency questions which should be directed immediately by telephone or in-person to qualified professionals. Please carefully read the Terms of Service (last updated February 8, 2012).